Original Stipple Engraving Wheatley "New Mackrel" Cries of London 1795

Description: Original Stipple Engraving Wheatley "New Mackrel" Cries of London 1795 The "Cries of London" was a recurring theme in English printmaking for over three centuries. These colorful prints form a visual record of London's "lower orders", the peddlers, charlatans, street hawkers, milkmaids, and grocers who made their living on the city streets. They give the viewer a glimpse of a long forgotten London where tradesmen would advertise their wares with a musical shout or a melodic rhyme. One of the most famous series of "London Cries" is the group of pretty pictures executed by Francis Wheatley. Wheatley's series was immensely popular and enjoyed a long period of success in the English print shops. Between 1792 and 1795 Wheatley exhibited 14 paintings of the "Cries" at the Royal Academy. The pictures attracted a great deal of attention at the exhibition and Colnaghi & Co. quickly agreed to publish a series of engravings after Wheatley's famous series The prints, which were executed in stipple, were engraved by some the most noted engravers in England; artists such as Luigi Schiavonetti, Giovanni Vendramini and Thomas Gaugain all contributed their work to the series. Complete collections of the "Cries" remained immensely popular, and by 1910 they were fetching more than James Audubon's folio "Birds of America" at auction. Offered for sale is this beautiful framed stipple engraving after Francis Wheatley, from the series "The Cries of London". This is one of six such engravings I have for sale. Please visit my store to see the other listings. The image measures 13 3/4 inches tall by 11 inches wide (excluding caption). The plate mark (only visible on some of the plates) is approximately 16 by 13 inches. The frame measures 19 1/4 inches wide by 23 3/4 inches tall. This engraving shows "New Mackrel, New Mackrel". It is signed in the plate "F. Wheatley R.A." and "Engraved by N. Schiavonetti Jun'r". It is Plate 5 of the series and is dated 1795. Condition: The print is in very good condition, apart from some slight foxing in the lower margin. Please view the detail photographs. The modern wood and gold frame is in very good condition, with a few minor scuffs. Domestic shipping is $24.95. Foreign shipping is not available due to large package size, Please study the pictures and ask questions before bidding. I will gladly send more pictures if you wish. We are a small family-owned American business. All items are shipped directly to you from Vermont. I will contact you with totals and shipping information within 24 hours of the end of the auction. If you do not hear from me, please check your spam folders. If you have any questions about accepted forms of payment, please inquire. Please pay within 10 days of winning the auction. If the item is not paid within this span of time, the item may be re-listed and your bid canceled. Fast payment by the winning bidder is also appreciated, thank you. Residents of Vermont must pay 6% state sales tax. Our US shipping policy goes like this: USPS First Class Mail for small packages that weigh less than 12 oz. USPS Priority Mail for lightweight orders that fit in a box 12" square and under. USPS Parcel post or UPS Ground for heaver and larger items that weigh more than a pound or fit in a box 14" square and over. Paintings, prints and other large pieces are shipped using the best carrier on a case by case basis. We will always combine shipping wherever possible. Return Policy: Satisfaction guaranteed or you may return any item for a full refund. Return must be initiated within 30 days of receipt of package. Foreign buyers, please confirm your local address and country information at the close of auction, and please include your local phone number. U.S. Customs now requires a phone number for ALL packages shipped outside the U.S. Foreign shipping is by USPS First Class International or Priority Mail international, depending on size and weight. Please note: foreign buyers are responsible for all customs duties and taxes. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Price: 75 USD

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

End Time: 2025-01-20T09:20:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 24.95 USD